Hermeus · 1 hour ago
Software Engineer HILs
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. The company is seeking a multidisciplinary engineer to develop next generation Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds for hypersonic aircraft, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining HIL testbeds that validate complex avionics systems.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain HIL test benches including low voltage harnesses
Develop test scripts, models, and automation frameworks to execute and validate embedded control software
Integrate HIL systems with other avionics components
Simulate sensor and actuator interfaces using real-time models and signal conditioning hardware
SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), and HIL test workflows throughout the development lifecycle
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on the HIL bench and work cross-functionally to resolve defects
Create and maintain test documentation including test plans, test cases, and validation reports
Collaborate with system architects and software engineers to define test coverage and improve test strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
2+ years of experience in embedded system or test engineering with HIL systems
Strong knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and scripting languages (Python, Julia, etc.)
Experience in developing and executing test cases for embedded control systems
Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, RS-485)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred
Hands-on experience with one of the HIL platforms is a plus (e.g. dSPACE, NI PXI/VeriStand, or Speedgoat with Simulink Real-Time)
Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation industries
Exposure to Agile development processes and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
Knowledge of safety-critical systems and relevant standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
Experience with automated testing frameworks or tools (e.g., ECU-TEST, TestStand)
Experience with requirements-based testing and tools like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
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